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Knowingly false DMCA notice creates liability

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, if you knowingly misrepresent that material or activity is infringing, you may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees, incurred by us or our Epic Games Account holders.

Excerpt from Epic Games's Terms of Service

Provision details

Document information
Document
Epic Games Terms of Service
Entity
Epic Games
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 10, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-023250
Document ID
CA-D-00087
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
d068c1d1a4d746cf14567194f5f2da89727f9f10509d25972440dc3f3025fc1f
Analysis generated
May 10, 2026 08:39 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Epic Games
Document: Epic Games Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-023250
Captured: 2026-05-10 08:39:22 UTC
SHA-256: d068c1d1a4d746cf…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/epic-games/epic-games-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-023250/knowingly-false-dmca-notice-creates-liability/
Accessed: Aug. 3, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Epic Games's Knowingly false DMCA notice creates liability clause do?

The clause states: “Under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, if you knowingly misrepresent that material or activity is infringing, you may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys' fees, incurred by us or our Epic Games Account holders.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 272 platforms. See the full comparison.

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